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We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.

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We conduct research to support policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and the Fifth District. We also inform the public through our data and economic analysis, publications, presentations and educational resources.

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We share research, data and resources and regularly engage regional leaders and policymakers to understand and address community‑specific economic issues.
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Economic Research

Featured Event

Conference

Tue., May 20, 2025 - Wed., May 21, 2025

Save the Date: 2025 Investing in Rural America: Elevating What Works

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hotel Roanoke
Roanoke, VA

Upcoming Events

Conference

May 20, 2025

Save the Date: 2025 Investing in Rural America: Elevating What Works

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hotel Roanoke
Roanoke, VA

Past Events

Conference

Economist asking a question at a CORE Week presentation.

Dec. 9, 2024

CORE Week, featuring the Macro Identification with Micro Data Conference

Richmond Office
Richmond, VA

Webinar

Students walking on campus between classes

Nov. 19, 2024

Survey of Community College Outcomes: 2024 Results and the Future of the Survey

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Webinar

Program

District Dialogues: Class Dismissed: The Economic Cost of Pandemic Learning Loss

Nov. 14, 2024

Class Dismissed: The Economic Cost of Pandemic Learning Loss

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

In-Person and Virtual